Annals of the HomestarmyAnnals of the HomestarmyCan I just edit that later?Annals of the Homestarmy - Wheel of Time Read-Throughhttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/
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10021The Fires of Heaven (Chapters 5-10)http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6778-The-Fires-of-Heaven-Chapters-5-10.html
Wheel of Time Read-Throughhttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6778-The-Fires-of-Heaven-Chapters-5-10.html#commentshttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/wfwcomment.php?cid=67780http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=6778nospam@example.com (The Mad Giggler)
I’m filling in as a pinch hitter for Peter on this assignment so we can kickstart this baby back into gear before I forget what happened last. <a class="block_level" href="http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6778-The-Fires-of-Heaven-Chapters-5-10.html#extended">Continue reading "The Fires of Heaven (Chapters 5-10)"</a>
Mon, 02 Dec 2013 23:40:00 -0700http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6778-guid.htmlThe Fires of Heaven (Prologue - Chapter 4)http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6763-The-Fires-of-Heaven-Prologue-Chapter-4.html
Wheel of Time Read-Throughhttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6763-The-Fires-of-Heaven-Prologue-Chapter-4.html#commentshttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/wfwcomment.php?cid=67633http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=6763nospam@example.com (Johnny Elbows)
Jordan stays true to form. After a whirlwind finish to the previous book, he settles into his deliberate pace, and begins setting up the story for this book. The chapters were fun, if a bit slow moving. Summaries below the fold. <a class="block_level" href="http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6763-The-Fires-of-Heaven-Prologue-Chapter-4.html#extended">Continue reading "The Fires of Heaven (Prologue - Chapter 4)"</a>
Mon, 30 Sep 2013 07:05:13 -0600http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6763-guid.htmlThe Shadow Rising (Chapters 55-58)http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6755-The-Shadow-Rising-Chapters-55-58.html
Wheel of Time Read-Throughhttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6755-The-Shadow-Rising-Chapters-55-58.html#commentshttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/wfwcomment.php?cid=67553http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=6755nospam@example.com (Radar)
Fantastic ending to a great book. The way in which Jordan has managed to capture the quintessential sword and sorcery tale, is really quite good. A great followup to Book 3. Though I guess I am getting kind of burned out on these write ups due to work taking so much time from me. Continued in-attempts to make sure spelling is correct. Chapters below the fold. No summary this week. <a class="block_level" href="http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6755-The-Shadow-Rising-Chapters-55-58.html#extended">Continue reading "The Shadow Rising (Chapters 55-58)"</a>
Sun, 15 Sep 2013 22:30:40 -0600http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6755-guid.htmlThe Shadow Rising (Chapters 49-54)http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6750-The-Shadow-Rising-Chapters-49-54.html
Wheel of Time Read-Throughhttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6750-The-Shadow-Rising-Chapters-49-54.html#commentshttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/wfwcomment.php?cid=67504http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=6750nospam@example.com (Ancient of Days)
I'm claiming a medical hardship waiver for my entry being a week late. It's a mediocre section this week, as we're getting near the end of book four and threads need to be wound down. <a class="block_level" href="http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6750-The-Shadow-Rising-Chapters-49-54.html#extended">Continue reading "The Shadow Rising (Chapters 49-54)"</a>
Mon, 09 Sep 2013 08:57:02 -0600http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6750-guid.htmlThe Shadow Rising (Chapters 43-48)http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6745-The-Shadow-Rising-Chapters-43-48.html
Wheel of Time Read-Throughhttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6745-The-Shadow-Rising-Chapters-43-48.html#commentshttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/wfwcomment.php?cid=67452http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=6745nospam@example.com (The Mad Giggler)
Good stuff. I had one minor quibble with this section that I’ll put in the spoilers, but I was happy to have this assignment. I talked to two people this week that are interested in following along, so maybe if I do a really good write-up, we can convince them to contribute. <a class="block_level" href="http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6745-The-Shadow-Rising-Chapters-43-48.html#extended">Continue reading "The Shadow Rising (Chapters 43-48)"</a>
Mon, 26 Aug 2013 23:36:00 -0600http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6745-guid.htmlThe Shadow Rising (Chapters 37-42)http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6738-The-Shadow-Rising-Chapters-37-42.html
Wheel of Time Read-Throughhttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6738-The-Shadow-Rising-Chapters-37-42.html#commentshttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/wfwcomment.php?cid=67382http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=6738nospam@example.com (Radar)
I think these were good chapters. At least the first time I listened to them they were. Been too busy at work and my ipod has been acting up so I couldn't properly relisten to them. Continued in-attempts to make sure spelling is correct. Chapters below the fold. No summary this week. <a class="block_level" href="http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6738-The-Shadow-Rising-Chapters-37-42.html#extended">Continue reading "The Shadow Rising (Chapters 37-42)"</a>
Wed, 21 Aug 2013 19:51:21 -0600http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6738-guid.htmlThe Shadow Rising (31-36)http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6733-The-Shadow-Rising-31-36.html
Wheel of Time Read-Throughhttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6733-The-Shadow-Rising-31-36.html#commentshttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/wfwcomment.php?cid=67331http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=6733nospam@example.com (Johnny Elbows)
I really enjoyed the Two Rivers portion of these chapters. Perrin seems to be growing and changing very quickly as a character, even though he himself doesn't seem to see it. The later chapters, when the story returned to Rand and Mat seemed much more deliberate, and once again returned to setting the stage for later things. In seeing how much Jordan has laid out for himself, it's no wonder that it took him so many books to fulfil the prophecies and wrap up the loose ends. <a class="block_level" href="http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6733-The-Shadow-Rising-31-36.html#extended">Continue reading "The Shadow Rising (31-36)"</a>
Wed, 14 Aug 2013 20:48:04 -0600http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6733-guid.htmlThe Shadow Rising (Chapters 25 - 30)http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6731-The-Shadow-Rising-Chapters-25-30.html
Wheel of Time Read-Throughhttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6731-The-Shadow-Rising-Chapters-25-30.html#commentshttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/wfwcomment.php?cid=67312http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=6731nospam@example.com (The Mad Giggler)
These chapters were really incredible. We get world building that doesn’t feel encyclopedic. We get some character development and some good action, as well as a little mystery and suspense. <a class="block_level" href="http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6731-The-Shadow-Rising-Chapters-25-30.html#extended">Continue reading "The Shadow Rising (Chapters 25 - 30)"</a>
Mon, 05 Aug 2013 23:58:00 -0600http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6731-guid.htmlThe Shadow Rising (Chapters 19-24)http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6730-The-Shadow-Rising-Chapters-19-24.html
Wheel of Time Read-Throughhttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6730-The-Shadow-Rising-Chapters-19-24.html#commentshttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/wfwcomment.php?cid=67302http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=6730nospam@example.com (Ancient of Days)
For me, these chapters are really great; probably the best part of book four so far. I don't recall choosing these chapters on purpose, but we get in this 5 chapter segment exactly the kind of depth of universe development that I love in Jordan's books (and find lacking in most other "epic fantasy"). Had an interesting discussion with MG the other day about how just as he's starting to get excited about the books, I'm hitting some of the rocky parts that make the series difficult for me. Thankfully, after this read-through is done, I won't ever again have to hear the glorification of women manipulating men to get what they want, and men being "wool-headed" fools, falling for it every time. <a class="block_level" href="http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6730-The-Shadow-Rising-Chapters-19-24.html#extended">Continue reading "The Shadow Rising (Chapters 19-24)"</a>
Tue, 30 Jul 2013 07:47:47 -0600http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6730-guid.htmlThe Shadow Rising (Chapters 13-18)http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6727-The-Shadow-Rising-Chapters-13-18.html
Wheel of Time Read-Throughhttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6727-The-Shadow-Rising-Chapters-13-18.html#commentshttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/wfwcomment.php?cid=67271http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=6727nospam@example.com (The Mad Giggler)
Absolutely loving this novel so far. Great stuff in these chapters. Lots of foreshadowing going on and a little mystery to keep things interesting. <a class="block_level" href="http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6727-The-Shadow-Rising-Chapters-13-18.html#extended">Continue reading "The Shadow Rising (Chapters 13-18)"</a>
Mon, 22 Jul 2013 23:57:00 -0600http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6727-guid.htmlThe Shadow Rising (Chapters 7-12)http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6726-The-Shadow-Rising-Chapters-7-12.html
Wheel of Time Read-Throughhttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6726-The-Shadow-Rising-Chapters-7-12.html#commentshttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/wfwcomment.php?cid=67262http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=6726nospam@example.com (Radar)
Good chapters. Nothing bad except the women are still annoying. I didn't even really have any big questions. Maybe I go a little overboard with one of my rants about chivalry. You decide. Continued in-attempts to make sure spelling is correct. Chapters and summary below the fold. <a class="block_level" href="http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6726-The-Shadow-Rising-Chapters-7-12.html#extended">Continue reading "The Shadow Rising (Chapters 7-12)"</a>
Tue, 16 Jul 2013 23:11:10 -0600http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6726-guid.htmlThe Shadow Rising (1-6)http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6724-The-Shadow-Rising-1-6.html
Wheel of Time Read-Throughhttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6724-The-Shadow-Rising-1-6.html#commentshttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/wfwcomment.php?cid=67243http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=6724nospam@example.com (Johnny Elbows)
After the fast-paced ending to the last book, we go back to the typical deliberate pacing. A lot of plots are in motion, but for the most part, it is slow motion. Summaries below the fold. <a class="block_level" href="http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6724-The-Shadow-Rising-1-6.html#extended">Continue reading "The Shadow Rising (1-6)"</a>
Mon, 08 Jul 2013 15:45:24 -0600http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6724-guid.htmlThe Dragon Reborn (Chapters 50-56)http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6721-The-Dragon-Reborn-Chapters-50-56.html
Wheel of Time Read-Throughhttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6721-The-Dragon-Reborn-Chapters-50-56.html#commentshttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/wfwcomment.php?cid=67216http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=6721nospam@example.com (Radar)
These are without a doubt, the best chapters of the story we have read so far. They were fast paced, exciting, and entertaining. I remember telling Joey when I first listened to them that these felt like I was reading a D&D adventure. I felt part of it at every step of the process. And while it has been weird that Rand has barely played a part in the overall story, Jordan brings him in at the end with such power that I am blown away. This book compels me to want to read more of this series. Continued in-attempts to make sure spelling is correct. Chapters and summary below the fold. <a class="block_level" href="http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6721-The-Dragon-Reborn-Chapters-50-56.html#extended">Continue reading "The Dragon Reborn (Chapters 50-56)"</a>
Tue, 02 Jul 2013 23:38:01 -0600http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6721-guid.htmlThe Dragon Reborn (Chapters 44-49)http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6718-The-Dragon-Reborn-Chapters-44-49.html
Wheel of Time Read-Throughhttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6718-The-Dragon-Reborn-Chapters-44-49.html#commentshttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/wfwcomment.php?cid=67183http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=6718nospam@example.com (The Mad Giggler)
The story threads have started to come together. Our heroes have each for their own reasons come to the same place. The Wheel weaves as the Wheel wills. <a class="block_level" href="http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6718-The-Dragon-Reborn-Chapters-44-49.html#extended">Continue reading "The Dragon Reborn (Chapters 44-49)"</a>
Mon, 24 Jun 2013 23:43:00 -0600http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6718-guid.htmlThe Dragon Reborn (Chapters 38-43)http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6716-The-Dragon-Reborn-Chapters-38-43.html
Wheel of Time Read-Throughhttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6716-The-Dragon-Reborn-Chapters-38-43.html#commentshttp://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/wfwcomment.php?cid=67163http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=6716nospam@example.com (Ancient of Days)
Some cool stuff about Aiel, plus glimpses of what's going on with the Mat/Thom thread, and the Perrin/Faile/Moiraine/Lan/Loial. It's usually at this point in this book where I start to think "You know, for a book titled 'The Dragon Reborn', we sure don't spend much time around...you know, the *actual* Dragon Reborn." <!-- The word of the day is "revengeance" --> <a class="block_level" href="http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6716-The-Dragon-Reborn-Chapters-38-43.html#extended">Continue reading "The Dragon Reborn (Chapters 38-43)"</a>
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:03:43 -0600http://www.thehomestarmy.com/s9y/index.php?/archives/6716-guid.html